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Google+ Finally Launches Business Pages
Tomorrow People
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
The day we've all been waiting for in anticipation is finally here (kind of). Earlier today, Google announced the launch of Google+ Pages , or business pages for Google+.
November, 2011
Lessons from a B2B Summit Coach: Five Steps to Cut through the Noise, Turn off the Hype and Create a B2B Social Media Program that Works
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Tweet If you’re struggling with managing social media programs in the B2B marketplace, Zuzia Soldenhoff-Thorpe (pictured at below) has some news for you: Most of your peers are too. Why is she so certain?
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2011 Top Sales & Marketing Awards Nominations
ViewPoint
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
I am deeply honored to be selected as a finalist in two categories for the 2011 Top Sales & Marketing Awards.
5 Steps To Get Your Social Media Game On
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Are you thinking about getting started in social media personally? Don’t worry, you are not alone. You are not the last one to drag your feet a bit and jump on the social bandwagon!
ABCs of Data Normalization for B2B Marketers
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Data normalization. It’s not a far stretch to suggest that the topic isn’t exactly what gets marketers excited in their day-to-day workflow. However, if lead generation, reporting, and measuring ROI is important to your marketing team, then data normalization matters - a lot. In this eBook, we’ll break down the ins and outs of data normalization and review why it’s so critical for your marketing strategies and goals!
The Homer Simpson Guide to Neuromarketing
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Content marketing experts and the people who write marketing messages ought to understand how consumers’ brains work if they want to engage and create trust and loyalty.
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Traditional Advertising: Game or Gamble?
Tomorrow People
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Winning new business shouldn’t be a gamble, especially in tough economic times. Yet too many companies continue to risk their budget for the poor returns of traditional advertising such as media and print advertising. It’s been proven that businesses that keep in marketing in a recession are the ones that do well in the long-term. Building and maintaining a powerful business presence is important, but traditional advertising is still leaving many companies behind.
Why the Term “Marketing-Qualified Lead” Creates Serious Confusion – Part I
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Tweet. SiriusDecisions made a brilliant contribution to B2B marketing several years ago when they created their Demand Waterfall. That “waterfall” is a metaphor for key funnel stages.
Outsourcing Strategic Account Management – What, are you crazy?!
ViewPoint
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
At first glance, the idea of outsourcing strategic account management may seem absurd. After all, B2B companies usually define strategic accounts as their best customers and prospects based on criteria like potential for revenue, profit and growth.
B2B Marketers Need To Wake Up and Get Social
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
A year ago, Forrester released their CMO Mandate: Adapt or Perish where they spoke about the large number of CMOs who are seeking to transform their upended marketing organizations in 2011.
Why Smoking Costs Employers More Than They Realize
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Basic Human Motivation: 4 Ways to Engage Readers
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
If you are writing content designed to persuade and influence, you need to know what makes people tick. photo courtesy of digitalart/FreeDigitalPhotos.net ). There are universal drives that are common in all human beings, across cultures, across the globe.
How to set up your Google+ Brand Page right
Biznology
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Image via CrunchBase. Last week, I wrote Maximize your SEO benefit on Google+ in 8 simple steps before Google opened up G+ Brand Pages, so first go read what I wrote in the previous post (because all of the advice still applies).
The Great British Business Show 2011
Tomorrow People
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Want to outflank your competition, generate leads and sales and grow your online reputation? If you happen to be going to attending The Great British Business Show , join us at this seminar to learn about how to apply inbound marketing which uses a “pull” approach to marketing.
My Key Takeaways as a B2B Summit Clinic Coach: Top lessons from real-world marketers and actionable ideas to drive marketing success
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Tweet I just got back from this year’s round of MarketingSherpa B2B Summits in Boston and San Francisco, where I provided one-on-one coaching to attendees, marketers from Fortune 500 organizations, leading private companies, and emerging businesses. You can read more about who attended here.).
The 2019 Technographic Data Report for B2B Sales Organizations
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In this report, ZoomInfo substantiates the assertion that technographic data is a vital resource for sales teams. In fact, the majority of respondents agree—with 72.3% reporting that technographic data is either somewhat important or very important to their organization. The reason for this is simple—sales teams value technographic data because it makes essential selling activities easier and more efficient.
No Leads from Social Media? No Excuses.
The Point
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
In a recent post , the folks over at Silicon Angle applied their usual insightful analysis to the results of an industry survey by marketing automation company Pardot , a survey that reports fully 42 percent of respondents (all B2B Marketers) have failed to generate any leads from their social media campaigns.
7 Ideas To Increase Your Twitter Followers
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
All over the world, Twitter is getting more and more popular every day. Once a site for developers and bloggers, Twitter has hit the mainstream of news, politics, sports and entertainment.
What is Newsjacking?
Modern Marketing
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
by Joe Chernov | Tweet this Earlier this morning, marketing author and advisor (to Eloqua, among others) David Meerman Scott published a new e-book enticingly titled, Newsjacking: How to Inject Your Ideas into a Breaking News Story and Generate Tons of Media Coverage (Wiley).
Google Plus was born prematurely and you should take advantage
Biznology
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
There is unnecessary unrest that has been buffeting the launch of Google’s newest online social network, Google Plus, and the reason for that is simple: Google was forced to launch G+ because Twitter blocked Google’s real-time and direct access to Twitter updates.
The Time-Saving Power of Intent Data for Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
By using the power of intent data, capturing buyer interest has become more feasible for sales. Not only that, but using it will save immense time during your workflow; a win-win on all fronts.
The Times They Are a-Changin’
Savanta
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
. Our friends at Marketing Options International (MOI) have just launched the Mind Share Café. No, not a diversification into tea and cakes, but a virtual hub where they’ve collected together the thoughts of leading B2B technology marketers. Marketers from players like Dell, Microsoft and Cisco.
Why the Term “Marketing-Qualified Lead” Creates Serious Confusion – Part 2
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Tweet In my post earlier this week , I outlined the challenge presented by SiriusDecisions’ Demand Waterfall taxonomy, specifically with the phrase “Marketing-Qualified Leads” (MQLs). Another problematic phrase is “sales-accepted leads.”.
How to Revive a Dying E-Newsletter: 4 Tips
The Point
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
The demise of email newsletters as an effective B2B marketing tactic has been, to paraphrase Mr. Twain, grossly exaggerated. In fact, email newsletters can be a critical part of an ongoing lead nurturing strategy.
How To Become A Social Business
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
I have been giving this presentation on “ Integrating Social Media Into Your Marketing Mix ” for over a year now. And recently I was honored to deliver an updated version of it at two local universities in Philadelphia, PA. The first was my very own St.
How ZoomInfo Enhances Your Database Management Strategy
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Forward-thinking marketing organizations have continuously invested in a database strategy for enabling marketing processes. Download this ebook to learn how to maintain a strategy that includes refreshed information, database cleanses, and an accurate analysis at the same time.
Entering the World of Social Media: Better Late than Never
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Better Late than Never" alt=" Entering the World of Social Media: Better Late than Never" />. (A A guest post by Frank Anderson.). Better Late than Never" width="150" height="150" /> The younger generation is, without fail, the heaviest participant in social media.
Marketers Do a Bad Job Selecting Marketing Automation Systems
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
I presented my Seven Deadly Sins of Marketing Automation Software Selection during last week’s Webinar with Neolane. (To To replay the Webinar, click here.) If you’re wondering how many companies actually commit those sins, the sad answer is: a lot. Here are some statistics.
B2B Marketers: 10 Ways to Juice Your Facebook Fan Page
Modern Marketing
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
by Joe Chernov | Tweet this Have you ever been the only one dining in a restaurant? If you have, and if you are anything like me, I’m sure it took a while to shake off the depression. It’s pretty grim when the kitchen is as quiet as the dining room.
Video 2: Benefits of Lead Nurturing and Better Conversion Tactics; a Lead Generation ROI Calculator
NuSpark
NOVEMBER 6, 2011
This is the second video in an ongoing series on optimizing your marketing and lead management efforts.
How ZoomInfo Enhances Your ABM Strategy
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
For marketing teams to develop a successful account-based marketing strategy, they need to ensure good data is housed within its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. More specifically, updated data can help organizations outline key accounts for their campaigns. And to begin the targeting process, marketing teams must develop an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with appropriate firmographic and behavioral data to ensure they’re going after the correct audience.Download this eBook to learn how to start improving your marketing team's data!
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